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Friday 9th April 2021 - As I walked through the town this morning there was a palpable feeling of excitement in the air. Wherever I looked I could see activity in commercial premises that have been closed for so long,…
On the death of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
It is with great sadness that I announce that His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully earlier today, Friday 9 April 2021, at Windsor Castle, aged 99. The Duke was married to Queen Elizabeth II…
Easter 2021 – resurrection and reflection.
As Christians celebrated the festival of Easter in commemoration of Jesus’ resurrection this weekend, the familiar sights of Easter eggs and the Easter bunny served as a reminder of its very ancient origins outside of the Christian tradition. Pagan spring…
Allington Hillbillies
Bridport nestles beneath beautiful hills in valleys created by the rivers Asker and Brit. The hills that envelop the town are an important feature of its overall visual character. This was recognised in the Neighbourhood Plan, by establishing the principle…
International Women’s Day – Celebrating Agnes Suttill, a Bridport pioneer in the fight for women’s rights
Recently, one of my fellow town councillors drew the Council’s attention to the fact that 2021 marked an important centenary for the town: the election of the first woman to the Council. I wanted to find out more so I…
Bridport Tree Planting – investing in the future.
Like most people I am a big fan of trees. As a small boy climbing them was the main attraction. As I grew older I gradually came to realise what amazing, complex and beautiful things they are, and eventually to…
Mayor receives his jab
The 10th February marked the 50th anniversary of the release of Carol King’s album, Tapestry. In 2020, Tapestry was ranked number 25 on the Rolling Stone list of the 500 greatest albums of all time. Listening to it again over…
Your Voice Matters
Since becoming a Councillor and more recently Mayor, I have become much more aware of the things that concern people. I now get phone calls, e-mails and stopped in the street to be told about an issue that is of…
You Are Not Alone
The pace of change during my lifetime has been astounding. Alongside the many wonderful scientific and technological advances that have made all our lives so much easier than those that lived by previous generations we now seem to live in…